Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

The Accounts Payable Clerk must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs. The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, and receipts. Assist with general daily office duties. Proven Accounts Payable Clerk experience required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strong focus on accounts payable 
• Processing business transactions 
• Handling bookkeeping and following accounting best practices
• Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing 
• Preparing and approving PO's
• Monitoring vendor statements, wire transfer requests, and other transactions
• Assisting Accounting Manager with audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning 
• Correcting and modifying inaccurate files and records 
• Assisting in account analysis and account coding 
• Reconciling account balances 
• Assisting financial department, other assistants, and Account Manager as needed
• Filing, mailing, and other duties as needed 
• Answer phones and monitor front reception area 

Requirements

• Data entry and word processing skills 
• Self-motivated and self-directed 
• Accurate and precise attention      to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goal
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Able to use 10-key by touch, with accurate data-entry, and handle high volumes of daily data/information.
• Two to three years of proved accounts payable experience 
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and Generally Accepted      Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Pay attention to detail. Accurate Data Entry 
• Ability to multi-task 
• Two to three years of proven Accounts Payable experience 
• High School Diploma or Equivalent